Thoughts on Succession
The church is about to get hit by a wave of pastoral transition. We need to prepare the next generation of leaders, our congregations, and...
Frustrated with Your Church?
Four simple questions and a resource to help you know whether it is time to move on.
The Most Dreaded Conversation in Ministry
What do you do when a staff member is transitioning off of your team? Chemistry Staffings Staff Transition Playbook will walk you through...
Have an Opening on Your Staff? Whatever You Do... DON'T do THIS.
Any church can hire someone. But many churches make a key mistake that will cost them finding a really good fit for their church. We'll...
The Question That Could Save Your Ministry Career: Who Holds You Accountable?
As leaders, our willingness to be held accountable for our actions will not only define our leadership but will determine the overall...
That Time When I Didn't Get the Job (and Why it Was the Best Interview EVER)
Not long ago, I took part in a what has become my most favorite church job interview ever… and I didn’t get the job. The interview lasted...
Do You Have What it Takes to be a GREAT Church Staff Member?
Do you have what it takes to be a GREAT church staff member? I'm not talking about that MDiv diploma on display. Or the ten years...
Do You Love Your Church Job (or Hate It?)
I work with a lot of top notch church leaders. I know none that operate under the first framework. In fact, I don't know of any churches...
What is Your One-Sentence Job Description?
Andy Stanley talks about a 'one-sentence' job description. In a nutshell, the one-sentence job description explains the essential purpose...
Minimizing the Gap Between Ineffective and Fruitful Ministry
There’s a huge gap between when a lot of people are moving on from their church and the time when the really cool, extremely fruitful...